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Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents
The Liberals will have first crack at forming a minority government in Tasmania but face tricky talks to secure the support of a largely left-leaning anti-stadium crossbench. Saturday's snap poll, 16 months after the last, returned another hung parliament with the Liberals securing 14 seats and Labor nine, both short of the 18 needed for majority. Labor leader Dean Winter, whose party suffered its worst-ever primary vote in Tasmania, says Premier Jeremy Rockliff has "the first opportunity" to form government. Mr Winter has not closed the door on trying to govern if the Liberals can't, but interestingly, has maintained he won't do a deal with the Greens, whose five votes he needs. Four independents have been elected, with counting still to decide three seats. Craig Garland and Kristie Johnston, who both oppose plans for a new $945 million AFL stadium in Hobart, have been returned. Anti-salmon farm campaigner Peter George, who is also against a stadium, will sit in parliament for the first time, while incumbent stadium supporter David O'Byrne is back in. Mr Rockliff told reporters on Sunday he had reached out to the cross bench and would ask the governor to re-commission his government. "My view is the cross bench in the cold, hard light of day will recognise the (Liberal) party ... with the most number of seats (is) able to form a cabinet," he said. Mr Garland told AAP he was prepared to support Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as premier and would have further chats once the dust settled. Ms Johnston had said she would not enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party and would provide support on merit. Tasmania is likely to be in political limbo for weeks with the count not expected to be complete until August 2. Mr Rockliff reiterated he would not back away from his pet-project stadium, a condition of the Tasmania Devils' licence to enter the AFL in 2028, or his support for salmon farming. Mr Rockliff noted Labor's support for the stadium and the fact two major parties would likely make up 24 or 25 seats in the 35-seat lower house. "What the vote said is that two-thirds of Tasmanians voted for pro-Tassie Devils and pro-stadium candidates," he said. Mr Winter said his support for the stadium remained solid after he was asked if he would concede to gain the support of the anti-stadium Greens. The Tasmania Devils said they were eager to work with an incoming government once the election outcome was finalised. "We are focused on entering the AFL and AFLW by 2028. In order to do that we have several time frames that must be met," the club said in a statement. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff said her party was hopeful of having conversations with Mr Winter but would continue to fight against the stadium. "We see there are a world of possibilities in the next couple of weeks and that is a fantastic thing for Tasmanians who want a change," she told reporters. The early election was triggered in June when Mr Rockliff lost a no-confidence motion critical of ballooning debt under the Liberals and bungled Bass Strait ferry delivery. The motion was supported by Labor, the Greens and three crossbenchers including Mr Garland and Ms Johnston. The Liberals will have first crack at forming a minority government in Tasmania but face tricky talks to secure the support of a largely left-leaning anti-stadium crossbench. Saturday's snap poll, 16 months after the last, returned another hung parliament with the Liberals securing 14 seats and Labor nine, both short of the 18 needed for majority. Labor leader Dean Winter, whose party suffered its worst-ever primary vote in Tasmania, says Premier Jeremy Rockliff has "the first opportunity" to form government. Mr Winter has not closed the door on trying to govern if the Liberals can't, but interestingly, has maintained he won't do a deal with the Greens, whose five votes he needs. Four independents have been elected, with counting still to decide three seats. Craig Garland and Kristie Johnston, who both oppose plans for a new $945 million AFL stadium in Hobart, have been returned. Anti-salmon farm campaigner Peter George, who is also against a stadium, will sit in parliament for the first time, while incumbent stadium supporter David O'Byrne is back in. Mr Rockliff told reporters on Sunday he had reached out to the cross bench and would ask the governor to re-commission his government. "My view is the cross bench in the cold, hard light of day will recognise the (Liberal) party ... with the most number of seats (is) able to form a cabinet," he said. Mr Garland told AAP he was prepared to support Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as premier and would have further chats once the dust settled. Ms Johnston had said she would not enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party and would provide support on merit. Tasmania is likely to be in political limbo for weeks with the count not expected to be complete until August 2. Mr Rockliff reiterated he would not back away from his pet-project stadium, a condition of the Tasmania Devils' licence to enter the AFL in 2028, or his support for salmon farming. Mr Rockliff noted Labor's support for the stadium and the fact two major parties would likely make up 24 or 25 seats in the 35-seat lower house. "What the vote said is that two-thirds of Tasmanians voted for pro-Tassie Devils and pro-stadium candidates," he said. Mr Winter said his support for the stadium remained solid after he was asked if he would concede to gain the support of the anti-stadium Greens. The Tasmania Devils said they were eager to work with an incoming government once the election outcome was finalised. "We are focused on entering the AFL and AFLW by 2028. In order to do that we have several time frames that must be met," the club said in a statement. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff said her party was hopeful of having conversations with Mr Winter but would continue to fight against the stadium. "We see there are a world of possibilities in the next couple of weeks and that is a fantastic thing for Tasmanians who want a change," she told reporters. The early election was triggered in June when Mr Rockliff lost a no-confidence motion critical of ballooning debt under the Liberals and bungled Bass Strait ferry delivery. The motion was supported by Labor, the Greens and three crossbenchers including Mr Garland and Ms Johnston. The Liberals will have first crack at forming a minority government in Tasmania but face tricky talks to secure the support of a largely left-leaning anti-stadium crossbench. Saturday's snap poll, 16 months after the last, returned another hung parliament with the Liberals securing 14 seats and Labor nine, both short of the 18 needed for majority. Labor leader Dean Winter, whose party suffered its worst-ever primary vote in Tasmania, says Premier Jeremy Rockliff has "the first opportunity" to form government. Mr Winter has not closed the door on trying to govern if the Liberals can't, but interestingly, has maintained he won't do a deal with the Greens, whose five votes he needs. Four independents have been elected, with counting still to decide three seats. Craig Garland and Kristie Johnston, who both oppose plans for a new $945 million AFL stadium in Hobart, have been returned. Anti-salmon farm campaigner Peter George, who is also against a stadium, will sit in parliament for the first time, while incumbent stadium supporter David O'Byrne is back in. Mr Rockliff told reporters on Sunday he had reached out to the cross bench and would ask the governor to re-commission his government. "My view is the cross bench in the cold, hard light of day will recognise the (Liberal) party ... with the most number of seats (is) able to form a cabinet," he said. Mr Garland told AAP he was prepared to support Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as premier and would have further chats once the dust settled. Ms Johnston had said she would not enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party and would provide support on merit. Tasmania is likely to be in political limbo for weeks with the count not expected to be complete until August 2. Mr Rockliff reiterated he would not back away from his pet-project stadium, a condition of the Tasmania Devils' licence to enter the AFL in 2028, or his support for salmon farming. Mr Rockliff noted Labor's support for the stadium and the fact two major parties would likely make up 24 or 25 seats in the 35-seat lower house. "What the vote said is that two-thirds of Tasmanians voted for pro-Tassie Devils and pro-stadium candidates," he said. Mr Winter said his support for the stadium remained solid after he was asked if he would concede to gain the support of the anti-stadium Greens. The Tasmania Devils said they were eager to work with an incoming government once the election outcome was finalised. "We are focused on entering the AFL and AFLW by 2028. In order to do that we have several time frames that must be met," the club said in a statement. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff said her party was hopeful of having conversations with Mr Winter but would continue to fight against the stadium. "We see there are a world of possibilities in the next couple of weeks and that is a fantastic thing for Tasmanians who want a change," she told reporters. The early election was triggered in June when Mr Rockliff lost a no-confidence motion critical of ballooning debt under the Liberals and bungled Bass Strait ferry delivery. The motion was supported by Labor, the Greens and three crossbenchers including Mr Garland and Ms Johnston. The Liberals will have first crack at forming a minority government in Tasmania but face tricky talks to secure the support of a largely left-leaning anti-stadium crossbench. Saturday's snap poll, 16 months after the last, returned another hung parliament with the Liberals securing 14 seats and Labor nine, both short of the 18 needed for majority. Labor leader Dean Winter, whose party suffered its worst-ever primary vote in Tasmania, says Premier Jeremy Rockliff has "the first opportunity" to form government. Mr Winter has not closed the door on trying to govern if the Liberals can't, but interestingly, has maintained he won't do a deal with the Greens, whose five votes he needs. Four independents have been elected, with counting still to decide three seats. Craig Garland and Kristie Johnston, who both oppose plans for a new $945 million AFL stadium in Hobart, have been returned. Anti-salmon farm campaigner Peter George, who is also against a stadium, will sit in parliament for the first time, while incumbent stadium supporter David O'Byrne is back in. Mr Rockliff told reporters on Sunday he had reached out to the cross bench and would ask the governor to re-commission his government. "My view is the cross bench in the cold, hard light of day will recognise the (Liberal) party ... with the most number of seats (is) able to form a cabinet," he said. Mr Garland told AAP he was prepared to support Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as premier and would have further chats once the dust settled. Ms Johnston had said she would not enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party and would provide support on merit. Tasmania is likely to be in political limbo for weeks with the count not expected to be complete until August 2. Mr Rockliff reiterated he would not back away from his pet-project stadium, a condition of the Tasmania Devils' licence to enter the AFL in 2028, or his support for salmon farming. Mr Rockliff noted Labor's support for the stadium and the fact two major parties would likely make up 24 or 25 seats in the 35-seat lower house. "What the vote said is that two-thirds of Tasmanians voted for pro-Tassie Devils and pro-stadium candidates," he said. Mr Winter said his support for the stadium remained solid after he was asked if he would concede to gain the support of the anti-stadium Greens. The Tasmania Devils said they were eager to work with an incoming government once the election outcome was finalised. "We are focused on entering the AFL and AFLW by 2028. In order to do that we have several time frames that must be met," the club said in a statement. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff said her party was hopeful of having conversations with Mr Winter but would continue to fight against the stadium. "We see there are a world of possibilities in the next couple of weeks and that is a fantastic thing for Tasmanians who want a change," she told reporters. The early election was triggered in June when Mr Rockliff lost a no-confidence motion critical of ballooning debt under the Liberals and bungled Bass Strait ferry delivery. The motion was supported by Labor, the Greens and three crossbenchers including Mr Garland and Ms Johnston.
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7 hours ago
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- Sky News AU
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff vows he will ‘get on with the job' and form government
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has confirmed he will ask the Governor to recommission his government once the outcome of the voting is finalised. Tasmanians headed to the polls on Saturday to decide on the state's next government as Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Opposition Leader Dean Winter battled it out for the state's top job in an intense election campaign. The early election was sparked by a successful no-confidence motion against Premier Rockliff last month, with the deciding vote being cast by speaker of the house Michelle O'Byrne. On Sunday afternoon, Mr Rockliff said he has reached out to potential crossbenchers who 'in the cold, hard light of day will recognise' the Liberal Party will clinch the most number of seats to form a cabinet. 'I'm willing to, of course, make this parliament work, and in the best interests of Tasmanians, they expect the end to the political games and they expect a parliament to work together in the best interests of the Tasmanian people,' he said. Mr Rockliff said he had "good conversations" with independent MPs including Craig Garland and Peter George and congratulated them on their election. The Tasmanian Premier said while it was still too early to announce cabinet members, his team was 'very united" and will continue to deliver for the Tasmanian people. 'What Tasmanians clearly voted for yesterday, was an end to the political games. They expect a parliament to work together and they expect the parliament to last four years," he said. "That is my commitment as Premier to ensure that we have a four-year parliament to provide that certainty and stability for the Tasmanian people." The Liberals claimed more seats than any other party in the election, with Sky News Chief Election Analyst Tom Connell projecting another hung parliament. Neither major party secured enough seats to form a majority, with party leaders now set to negotiate with members of the crossbench to piece together a government. Mr Rockliff's Labor counterpart, Mr Winter, said the Liberals Party should be given the first opportunity to form government, but he could not see them securing sufficient support. Mr Winter did not concede defeat on Sunday and is committed to working 'collaboratively' with crossbench for another four years. 'Tasmanians have voted for a change of approach, and they want to see their politicians working better together and I accept that all of us need to change the way that we approach this,' Mr Winter said. 'There's going to be a large crossbench again and this is going to about who can form a government that can last for four years. 'This morning I've spoken to a number of members of the crossbench and offered that Tasmania Labor will try and work differently and collaboratively with the cross bench.' The opposition leader doubled down on not working with the Greens despite the party offering an olive branch overnight, willing to work with Labor. 'What I do want to reiterate is that Tasmania Labor will not do deals with the Greens. I repeated that hundreds of times during the election campaign and I will not change that,' Mr Winter said. 'The Greens can make their own choices. They've made their choice to vote no confidence in Jeremy Rockliff and that's a matter for them. 'Tasmania Labor believes in jobs, safe, secure, well-paid jobs and we support traditional industries that have been supporting Tasmanian regional communities.' During Mr Rockliff's announcement, the Premier said Mr Winter secured the "lowest Labor vote in over a century" and Tasmanians would look on him "very poorly" if he went back on his word and did a deal with the Greens. "But what I can say is that Mr Winter has said today that we should be given the first opportunity to govern. That's exactly what I intend to do. I will get on with the job and I will be going to the Governor to seek a recommissioning of our Government," Mr Rockliff said. Mr Winter said it was time for parliamentarians to start behaving maturely and working together for what's need for the Tasmanian people. 'Chest beating and bravado doesn't cut it. What we need to see is collaboration and working together, Tasmanians want to see their politicians rise to a higher level. They want to see us working better together and they don't want another early election,' Mr Winter said. The state Labor leader said his party is committed to the proposed $1 billion AFL stadium for the Tasmania Devils. 'Tasmanians want to see an AFL team. It's something we've worked on for generations. For decades now, we've wanted one, and we all understand what that means. And so, we want to deliver the team, and we understand the stadium goes with that,' Mr Winter said. The AFL Stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart has been a highly contested issue throughout the state election. The Greens, the Nationals and some Independents say its too expensive for the state. The other side of the argument say it will bring prosperity to Tasmania and boost tourism in the long run, contributing to the economy and generating around $140 million during the construction period alone.
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8 hours ago
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Labor keeps hope of governing after horror state poll
Tasmania's Labor leader has reached out to independents in the hope of forming government, despite his party losing ground and trailing the Liberals seat-wise. Saturday's snap poll, 16 months after the last, returned another hung parliament with the Liberals so far securing 14 seats and Labor nine, as counting continues. Both will be short of the 18 seats required for majority, with Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff declaring victory on election night and saying he would try to form a minority government. Labor under Dean Winter had a three per cent swing against it and the party's worst primary vote in Tasmania in more than a century. However, Mr Winter hasn't ruled out trying to form government if the Liberals are unable to get a left-leaning independent crossbench onside. "I've spoken to a number of members of the crossbench and offered Labor will try and work differently and collaboratively," he said on Saturday. "I won't go into the details of any of the conversations but we'll treat people with respect. "I think that's what the crossbench is looking for and it's also what Tasmanians are looking for." However, Mr Winter reiterated he would not "do a deal" with the Greens - Labor would need support from the party, which hold five seats - to govern. Mr Winter said he would not compromise on Labor policy, including support for a $945 million stadium which is opposed by the Greens and three crossbench independents. One of those independents, a re-elected Kristie Johnston, says she won't enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party and will provide support on merit. "They need to negotiate and respect the views of parliament," she told AAP. It could take weeks for the final outcome in four remaining undecided seats, meaning formal minority agreements may take even longer. Mr Rockliff would need to work with independents to govern, including two, Ms Johnston and the re-elected Craig Garland, who voted for a no-confidence motion against him. The June vote, which triggered the election, lashed ballooning debt under the Liberals and bungled Bass Strait ferry delivery. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has kept the door ajar for a Labor alliance, calling on Mr Winter to "have a conversation". The drawn-out post-election scenario has delayed the parliamentary approval process for the new stadium, a condition of Tasmania's AFL licence. The project is supported by the Liberals and Labor but opposed by the Greens, Mr Garland, Ms Johnston and the third elected independent Peter George. The new parliament will be very similar to the previous one that included 14 Liberals, 10 Labor, five Greens, five independents and one Jacqui Lambie Network member. Tasmania's Labor leader has reached out to independents in the hope of forming government, despite his party losing ground and trailing the Liberals seat-wise. Saturday's snap poll, 16 months after the last, returned another hung parliament with the Liberals so far securing 14 seats and Labor nine, as counting continues. Both will be short of the 18 seats required for majority, with Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff declaring victory on election night and saying he would try to form a minority government. Labor under Dean Winter had a three per cent swing against it and the party's worst primary vote in Tasmania in more than a century. However, Mr Winter hasn't ruled out trying to form government if the Liberals are unable to get a left-leaning independent crossbench onside. "I've spoken to a number of members of the crossbench and offered Labor will try and work differently and collaboratively," he said on Saturday. "I won't go into the details of any of the conversations but we'll treat people with respect. "I think that's what the crossbench is looking for and it's also what Tasmanians are looking for." However, Mr Winter reiterated he would not "do a deal" with the Greens - Labor would need support from the party, which hold five seats - to govern. Mr Winter said he would not compromise on Labor policy, including support for a $945 million stadium which is opposed by the Greens and three crossbench independents. One of those independents, a re-elected Kristie Johnston, says she won't enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party and will provide support on merit. "They need to negotiate and respect the views of parliament," she told AAP. It could take weeks for the final outcome in four remaining undecided seats, meaning formal minority agreements may take even longer. Mr Rockliff would need to work with independents to govern, including two, Ms Johnston and the re-elected Craig Garland, who voted for a no-confidence motion against him. The June vote, which triggered the election, lashed ballooning debt under the Liberals and bungled Bass Strait ferry delivery. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has kept the door ajar for a Labor alliance, calling on Mr Winter to "have a conversation". The drawn-out post-election scenario has delayed the parliamentary approval process for the new stadium, a condition of Tasmania's AFL licence. The project is supported by the Liberals and Labor but opposed by the Greens, Mr Garland, Ms Johnston and the third elected independent Peter George. The new parliament will be very similar to the previous one that included 14 Liberals, 10 Labor, five Greens, five independents and one Jacqui Lambie Network member. Tasmania's Labor leader has reached out to independents in the hope of forming government, despite his party losing ground and trailing the Liberals seat-wise. Saturday's snap poll, 16 months after the last, returned another hung parliament with the Liberals so far securing 14 seats and Labor nine, as counting continues. Both will be short of the 18 seats required for majority, with Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff declaring victory on election night and saying he would try to form a minority government. Labor under Dean Winter had a three per cent swing against it and the party's worst primary vote in Tasmania in more than a century. However, Mr Winter hasn't ruled out trying to form government if the Liberals are unable to get a left-leaning independent crossbench onside. "I've spoken to a number of members of the crossbench and offered Labor will try and work differently and collaboratively," he said on Saturday. "I won't go into the details of any of the conversations but we'll treat people with respect. "I think that's what the crossbench is looking for and it's also what Tasmanians are looking for." However, Mr Winter reiterated he would not "do a deal" with the Greens - Labor would need support from the party, which hold five seats - to govern. Mr Winter said he would not compromise on Labor policy, including support for a $945 million stadium which is opposed by the Greens and three crossbench independents. One of those independents, a re-elected Kristie Johnston, says she won't enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party and will provide support on merit. "They need to negotiate and respect the views of parliament," she told AAP. It could take weeks for the final outcome in four remaining undecided seats, meaning formal minority agreements may take even longer. Mr Rockliff would need to work with independents to govern, including two, Ms Johnston and the re-elected Craig Garland, who voted for a no-confidence motion against him. The June vote, which triggered the election, lashed ballooning debt under the Liberals and bungled Bass Strait ferry delivery. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has kept the door ajar for a Labor alliance, calling on Mr Winter to "have a conversation". The drawn-out post-election scenario has delayed the parliamentary approval process for the new stadium, a condition of Tasmania's AFL licence. The project is supported by the Liberals and Labor but opposed by the Greens, Mr Garland, Ms Johnston and the third elected independent Peter George. The new parliament will be very similar to the previous one that included 14 Liberals, 10 Labor, five Greens, five independents and one Jacqui Lambie Network member. Tasmania's Labor leader has reached out to independents in the hope of forming government, despite his party losing ground and trailing the Liberals seat-wise. Saturday's snap poll, 16 months after the last, returned another hung parliament with the Liberals so far securing 14 seats and Labor nine, as counting continues. Both will be short of the 18 seats required for majority, with Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff declaring victory on election night and saying he would try to form a minority government. Labor under Dean Winter had a three per cent swing against it and the party's worst primary vote in Tasmania in more than a century. However, Mr Winter hasn't ruled out trying to form government if the Liberals are unable to get a left-leaning independent crossbench onside. "I've spoken to a number of members of the crossbench and offered Labor will try and work differently and collaboratively," he said on Saturday. "I won't go into the details of any of the conversations but we'll treat people with respect. "I think that's what the crossbench is looking for and it's also what Tasmanians are looking for." However, Mr Winter reiterated he would not "do a deal" with the Greens - Labor would need support from the party, which hold five seats - to govern. Mr Winter said he would not compromise on Labor policy, including support for a $945 million stadium which is opposed by the Greens and three crossbench independents. One of those independents, a re-elected Kristie Johnston, says she won't enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party and will provide support on merit. "They need to negotiate and respect the views of parliament," she told AAP. It could take weeks for the final outcome in four remaining undecided seats, meaning formal minority agreements may take even longer. Mr Rockliff would need to work with independents to govern, including two, Ms Johnston and the re-elected Craig Garland, who voted for a no-confidence motion against him. The June vote, which triggered the election, lashed ballooning debt under the Liberals and bungled Bass Strait ferry delivery. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has kept the door ajar for a Labor alliance, calling on Mr Winter to "have a conversation". The drawn-out post-election scenario has delayed the parliamentary approval process for the new stadium, a condition of Tasmania's AFL licence. The project is supported by the Liberals and Labor but opposed by the Greens, Mr Garland, Ms Johnston and the third elected independent Peter George. The new parliament will be very similar to the previous one that included 14 Liberals, 10 Labor, five Greens, five independents and one Jacqui Lambie Network member.
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13 hours ago
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- Sky News AU
Liberal Party takes heart from Tasmania result as shadow treasurer Ted O'Brien urges Labor to concede
The federal Liberal Party has taken inspiration from the Tasmanian state election after the Liberals were projected to form a minority government. Shadow treasurer Ted O'Brien declared the result as a sign the party remains a political force, after the Liberals suffered a bruising federal election defeat. Mr O'Brien told Sky News Sunday Agenda that Premier Jeremy Rockliff's performance had been excellent, and called on Labor's Dean Winter to concede defeat. 'The people have spoken… Labor and others really pushed for this election when they should not have, and you've got to honour the will of the people,' he said. Mr O'Brien described the election as one 'the people of Tasmania certainly didn't want' but said the result was a boost for the Liberal Party after its devastating federal outcome. 'Those who think the Liberal Party is on its knees and nearly dead — I think you can only just look at the Tasmanian election and say, 'Well, hang on',' he said. 'As a political movement, the Liberal Party actually has gone very well down there… Federally, we are rebuilding. 'And so if anything, it really should be a message of inspiration to Liberals right across the country.' Sky News election analyst Tom Connell has projected the Liberals to win 14 seats, Labor nine, the Greens five, and three independents — with four seats still undecided. A majority requires 18 seats in the 35-member lower house, meaning Tasmania is headed for another hung parliament. Premier Rockliff claimed victory on Saturday night, pointing to a three per cent swing towards the Liberal Party. Labor's Dean Winter has so far refused to concede, despite his party suffering its worst-ever primary vote of 26 per cent. He said the result had not delivered a clear majority and flagged that the Liberals may struggle to govern without formal support from the crossbench. 'Another election is not an option, which means we need to figure this out,' Mr Winter said. Federal Attorney General Michelle Rowland told Sky News that the election still has a 'bit to play out'. 'Tasmanians have spoken, and I think it's now time to work out what they've said. And I think once that is done, then there'll be much better opportunity to comment,' she said. Several key independents have ruled out entering formal confidence-and-supply agreements with either major party, setting the stage for protracted negotiations.
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16 hours ago
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- The Advertiser
Another Tasmanian hung parliament, but Liberals ahead
Tasmania faces a period of political talks after a snap election delivered another hung parliament and more seats to the Liberals than Labor. Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff declared victory on Saturday night after his party secured 14 seats to Labor's nine, both short of the 18 required for majority. Mr Rockliff said he would ask the governor to recommission his government, noting a roughly three per cent swing to the Liberals. However, Labor leader Dean Winter, whose party experienced its worst-ever result in Tasmania with just 26 per cent of the primary vote, didn't concede defeat. He appeared to leave the door open to governing, if the Liberals couldn't make it work. "The result of this election is that the Liberals will have the most seats, but it is uncertain as to how they will achieve a majority," Mr Winter said. "Another election is not an option, which means we need to figure this out." The Greens have retained at least five seats while there are three independents, with counting potentially extending for weeks to determine four undecided seats. Mr Rockliff would need to work with left-leaning independent crossbenchers to govern. Independents Kristie Johnston and Craig Garland, who both voted for the June no-confidence motion against Mr Rockliff that triggered the election, have been returned. Ms Johnston urged the next premier to be more collaborative and said she wouldn't enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party. "They need to negotiate and respect the views of parliament," she told AAP. Anti-salmon activist and independent Peter George has been elected after a strong campaign at the federal election. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has called on Mr Winter to "have a conversation" about forming an alliance with her party. However, Mr Winter has repeatedly ruled out doing a deal with the Greens and on Saturday night also said he wouldn't "be trading away any of Labor's policies or our values". The drawn-out post-election scenario, just 16 months after the previous poll, will further delay the parliamentary approval process for a new $945 million stadium in Hobart. The venue, a condition of Tasmania's AFL licence, is supported by the Liberals and Labor but opposed by the Greens, Mr Garland, Ms Johnston and Mr George. The new parliament will be very similar to the previous one that included 14 Liberals, 10 Labor, five Greens, five independents and one Jacqui Lambie Network member. Tasmania faces a period of political talks after a snap election delivered another hung parliament and more seats to the Liberals than Labor. Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff declared victory on Saturday night after his party secured 14 seats to Labor's nine, both short of the 18 required for majority. Mr Rockliff said he would ask the governor to recommission his government, noting a roughly three per cent swing to the Liberals. However, Labor leader Dean Winter, whose party experienced its worst-ever result in Tasmania with just 26 per cent of the primary vote, didn't concede defeat. He appeared to leave the door open to governing, if the Liberals couldn't make it work. "The result of this election is that the Liberals will have the most seats, but it is uncertain as to how they will achieve a majority," Mr Winter said. "Another election is not an option, which means we need to figure this out." The Greens have retained at least five seats while there are three independents, with counting potentially extending for weeks to determine four undecided seats. Mr Rockliff would need to work with left-leaning independent crossbenchers to govern. Independents Kristie Johnston and Craig Garland, who both voted for the June no-confidence motion against Mr Rockliff that triggered the election, have been returned. Ms Johnston urged the next premier to be more collaborative and said she wouldn't enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party. "They need to negotiate and respect the views of parliament," she told AAP. Anti-salmon activist and independent Peter George has been elected after a strong campaign at the federal election. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has called on Mr Winter to "have a conversation" about forming an alliance with her party. However, Mr Winter has repeatedly ruled out doing a deal with the Greens and on Saturday night also said he wouldn't "be trading away any of Labor's policies or our values". The drawn-out post-election scenario, just 16 months after the previous poll, will further delay the parliamentary approval process for a new $945 million stadium in Hobart. The venue, a condition of Tasmania's AFL licence, is supported by the Liberals and Labor but opposed by the Greens, Mr Garland, Ms Johnston and Mr George. The new parliament will be very similar to the previous one that included 14 Liberals, 10 Labor, five Greens, five independents and one Jacqui Lambie Network member. Tasmania faces a period of political talks after a snap election delivered another hung parliament and more seats to the Liberals than Labor. Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff declared victory on Saturday night after his party secured 14 seats to Labor's nine, both short of the 18 required for majority. Mr Rockliff said he would ask the governor to recommission his government, noting a roughly three per cent swing to the Liberals. However, Labor leader Dean Winter, whose party experienced its worst-ever result in Tasmania with just 26 per cent of the primary vote, didn't concede defeat. He appeared to leave the door open to governing, if the Liberals couldn't make it work. "The result of this election is that the Liberals will have the most seats, but it is uncertain as to how they will achieve a majority," Mr Winter said. "Another election is not an option, which means we need to figure this out." The Greens have retained at least five seats while there are three independents, with counting potentially extending for weeks to determine four undecided seats. Mr Rockliff would need to work with left-leaning independent crossbenchers to govern. Independents Kristie Johnston and Craig Garland, who both voted for the June no-confidence motion against Mr Rockliff that triggered the election, have been returned. Ms Johnston urged the next premier to be more collaborative and said she wouldn't enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party. "They need to negotiate and respect the views of parliament," she told AAP. Anti-salmon activist and independent Peter George has been elected after a strong campaign at the federal election. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has called on Mr Winter to "have a conversation" about forming an alliance with her party. However, Mr Winter has repeatedly ruled out doing a deal with the Greens and on Saturday night also said he wouldn't "be trading away any of Labor's policies or our values". The drawn-out post-election scenario, just 16 months after the previous poll, will further delay the parliamentary approval process for a new $945 million stadium in Hobart. The venue, a condition of Tasmania's AFL licence, is supported by the Liberals and Labor but opposed by the Greens, Mr Garland, Ms Johnston and Mr George. The new parliament will be very similar to the previous one that included 14 Liberals, 10 Labor, five Greens, five independents and one Jacqui Lambie Network member. Tasmania faces a period of political talks after a snap election delivered another hung parliament and more seats to the Liberals than Labor. Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff declared victory on Saturday night after his party secured 14 seats to Labor's nine, both short of the 18 required for majority. Mr Rockliff said he would ask the governor to recommission his government, noting a roughly three per cent swing to the Liberals. However, Labor leader Dean Winter, whose party experienced its worst-ever result in Tasmania with just 26 per cent of the primary vote, didn't concede defeat. He appeared to leave the door open to governing, if the Liberals couldn't make it work. "The result of this election is that the Liberals will have the most seats, but it is uncertain as to how they will achieve a majority," Mr Winter said. "Another election is not an option, which means we need to figure this out." The Greens have retained at least five seats while there are three independents, with counting potentially extending for weeks to determine four undecided seats. Mr Rockliff would need to work with left-leaning independent crossbenchers to govern. Independents Kristie Johnston and Craig Garland, who both voted for the June no-confidence motion against Mr Rockliff that triggered the election, have been returned. Ms Johnston urged the next premier to be more collaborative and said she wouldn't enter into a formal deal for confidence and supply with either major party. "They need to negotiate and respect the views of parliament," she told AAP. Anti-salmon activist and independent Peter George has been elected after a strong campaign at the federal election. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has called on Mr Winter to "have a conversation" about forming an alliance with her party. However, Mr Winter has repeatedly ruled out doing a deal with the Greens and on Saturday night also said he wouldn't "be trading away any of Labor's policies or our values". The drawn-out post-election scenario, just 16 months after the previous poll, will further delay the parliamentary approval process for a new $945 million stadium in Hobart. The venue, a condition of Tasmania's AFL licence, is supported by the Liberals and Labor but opposed by the Greens, Mr Garland, Ms Johnston and Mr George. The new parliament will be very similar to the previous one that included 14 Liberals, 10 Labor, five Greens, five independents and one Jacqui Lambie Network member.
